Herbs with Rosalee

Today is the last day to join the Dandelion Immersion! Registration closes tonight. Join us at DandelionImmersion.com.Fall is root season, and it’s a wonderful time to get to know dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) through one of my favorite cold-weather drinks: roasted dandelion root tea.In this short episode, I walk you through how to make it from start to finish, along with how roasting changes the root and how to make the tea your own.In this episode:Why fall is the time to dig dandelion rootsHow roasting changes the root from bitter, cooling, and drying to warm, rich, and toastyThe tradeoff: what you lose in inulin when you roast, and when to choose the unroasted root insteadMy two-step method for roasting the root and brewing the teaHow to adjust the recipe to your taste with warming spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and clovesA quick foraging caveat for anyone digging their own rootsAbout the Dandelion ImmersionFor 30 days, from November 16th through December 15th, we’ll work with dandelion together as a community, and you choose your own daily preparation. You’ll get:Foundational teachings on dandelionA guest class from Guido Masé: “May Butter and Bitter Roots: Dandelion Lore and Phytochemistry”A guest class from Sajah Popham: “Dandelion and Jupiter: A Medical Astrology Perspective”A live Q&A, hosted by Mason, where I answer your dandelion questionsA closing live circle on December 19thRegistration closes tonight! Join us at DandelionImmersion.com.

If there's one word that keeps coming up in this conversation, it's juicy!Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is one of Ayurveda's most treasured rejuvenating herbs, especially for women. In this episode, I'm joined by herbalist Lila Swanberg to explore how this cooling, nourishing plant supports the body's moisture and vitality, and why its benefits extend far beyond what we might expect from a traditional female tonic.We also get into the practical side of working with shatavari, including preparations, dosage, and some potential side effects to watch for. Lila shares her candid thoughts on the herbal supplement industry, why she prefers simple and affordable herbal preparations, and what it really takes to turn herbal knowledge into confident clinical practice.Lila also shares her recipe for a deliciously warming Shatavari Ojas Beverage, a traditional-inspired Ayurvedic drink designed to replenish vitality after sex. Download your beautifully illustrated recipe card here!By the end of this episode, you’ll know:► Why shatavari is known as the queen of female herbs in Ayurveda► The surprising range of ways shatavari supports the body—from hot flashes and libido to certain types of heart disease► Why Lila prefers shatavari powder over tinctures, and the traditional preparation she finds most practical and effective► Some unexpected side effects that may come with high doses of shatavari► The kind of support that can help bridge the gap between studying herbal medicine and becoming a confident clinical practitioner► and so much more…For those of you who don’t know her, Lila Swanberg is a Clinical Herbalist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Functional Nutrition Counselor who works with people stuck in chronic, complex health patterns — those who've tried everything and still aren't seeing results. She left a career as a software CTO to find real answers for her own health, and has spent years training under renowned herbalist Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa (KP). Lila is passionate about making natural healing potent again amid a sea of misinformation and surface-level advice. She founded The Virtual Natural Healing Clinic, hosts the podcast Lila's Herbal Revolution, and leads a mentorship community for practitioners. She's based in rural Southern Oregon.I’m delighted to share our conversation with you today!----Get full show notes, transcript, and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comWould you prefer watching this episode? If so, click here for the video.You can find Lila at tvnhc.com.For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

Join the Dandelion Immersion: https://dandelionimmersion.com/Dandelion is one of the most generous herbs around, and it’s probably growing within a few feet of your door. In this video, we sit down to walk you through everything inside the Dandelion Immersion, a month-long deep dive into this scrappy, beloved plant from root to seed.Inside, you’ll find:▶ Foundational dandelion teaching from Rosalee▶ “May Butter and Bitter Roots: Dandelion Lore and Phytochemistry,” a guest class with Guido Masé▶ “Dandelion and Jupiter: A Medical Astrology Perspective,” a guest class with Sajah Popham▶ A 30-day dandelion challenge where you choose your own daily preparation▶ A live Q&A and closing circle▶ A community of fellow dandelion lovers to sip, cook, and compare notes withWhether you’re brand new to herbs or have been drinking dandelion root for years, you’ll come away knowing this plant in a whole new way.Learn more and join us here: https://dandelionimmersion.com/

Old herbal texts described dandelion as an herb that cleans “bad blood.” But what did herbalists actually mean by that phrase, and why does dandelion belong to a special group of herbs found in herbalism?Join Rosalee and Mason for the Dandelion Immersion, a month-long exploration of this familiar plant, from root to leaf to flower to seed.Inside the immersion, you'll discover:► Two hours of foundational classes with Rosalee on dandelion as food, medicine, and so much more► A guest class from Guido Masé, “May Butter and Bitter Roots: Dandelion Lore and Phytochemistry”► A guest class from Sajah Popham, “Dandelion and Jupiter: A Medical Astrology Perspective”► A month-long daily challenge where you choose your own dandelion preparation and observe how you feel► A live Q&A with Rosalee, where she answers your dandelion questionsRosalee will be drinking roasted dandelion root tea every day, while Mason is choosing a strong leaf infusion. What will you choose?Come spend a month with dandelion!Join the Dandelion Immersion through here.

Is dandelion primarily a liver herb? Is it too bitter to enjoy every day? And is it only useful in the spring?In this conversation, we explore four common myths about dandelion and the many ways this familiar plant can support our health throughout the year.► Myth #1: Dandelion is primarily a liver herb. Discover why dandelion's effects go far beyond the liver, including its role in bile production and release, digestion, cholesterol elimination, hormone metabolism, and skin health.► Myth #2: Dandelion is primarily a bitter herb. While dandelion root does have some bitterness, it is also sweet, earthy, and nourishing. We explore its inulin content and why it's a lovely herb to enjoy regularly.► Myth #3: Dandelion is primarily a spring herb. Spring brings beautiful flowers and fresh leaves, but fall is an especially wonderful time to harvest dandelion roots. We also discuss how to tell when roots are ready by tasting them.► Myth #4: Dandelion leaves don't make a good nourishing herbal infusion. We talk about using dandelion leaves for nourishing infusions and their abundance of minerals, including magnesium, calcium, and potassium.We're also sharing our excitement about the Dandelion Immersion, including the 30-day challenge, hours of in-depth lessons, and plenty of ways to explore this incredible plant.Join us for 30 days of dandelion here!